Planning & Zoning / Code Enforcement

A building permit is required by the City of Picayune for all types of renovations, additions, or new construction. The permits are sold in the office of the Building Inspector located at 200 Hwy 11 South.

The cost of the permit is based upon the estimated cost of the building project. Bring your estimate with you when you apply for a permit. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work also require a permit. The City Inspector must inspect all work to ensure standards and codes are met. Our phone number for information on all permits is 601-798-9777.

Information & Forms

Site Review Checklist Download
Zoning Lot Requirements Download
Application for Case Review Download
City of Picayune Zoning Map Download
Inspection Requirements Download
Land Use Map Download
Repair/Remodel Checklist Download
#1 Application for Electrical Download
Application for Accessory Structures Download
Application for Mechanical Download
Application for Occupancy Download
Application for Plumbing Download
Application for Signs Download
Contractor License Application Download
Floodplain Permit Application Download
Special Use Application Download
Special Use CheckList Download
Picayune Code Enforcement Checklist Download
Picayune Building & Development Permit Application Download

Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Download our Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan HERE.

If you have any comments/questions please contact us by email or phone:

Teresa Bennett    tbennett@picayune.ms.us     601-798-9777

Residential New Construction

Please bring the following to our office to purchase your building permit.

1. Two sets of Plans
2. Survey
3. Plot Plan

Residential Renovate/Remodel

If you are building an addition, you will need plans showing the distance (setbacks) of all structures on your lot to property lines. Include the dimensions of the new addition.

Commercial

All commercial construction has to be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee. Please call or come in for a checklist of information required for Commercial Plans. The Site Plan Review Committee meets every Wednesday. Your plans must be in our office no later than 10 AM, the Friday before the Wednesday meeting. After the Committee has approved your plans, please bring in proof of insurance to obtain your permit.

Flood Zone

There are several flood zones in the City of Picayune. If you are building in an AE flood zone you will need an engineer’s certificate before obtaining your permit.

Floodplain Management

Flood Information –

To find out if your property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area you can view Mississippi Flood Maps at the following website:

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

*Note: You must have Microsoft Silverlight installed to view the map

For more information please visit the National Flood Insurance Program at:

FLOOD SMART

For Flood information you may also contact:

Information can also be obtained at the Pearl River County Permit Office.
Located at – 402 South Main Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
Phone: 601.403.2202
Fax: 601.403.2209

FLOOD SMART

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

2022

January 11, 2022 | March 8, 2022 | April 12, 2022 | May 10, 2022 |

2021

January 12, 2021 | February 9, 2021 | April 13, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | July 13, 2021 | August 10, 2021 | October 12, 2021 |

2020

January 14, 2020 | February 11, 2020 | March 10, 2020 | July 14, 2020 | August 18, 2020 |

2019

March 12, 2019 | April 9, 2019 | June 11, 2019 | August 13, 2019 | October 8, 2019 | November 12. 2019 |

2018

March 13, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | August 14, 2018

2017

June 13, 2017 | March 14, 2017 | February 14, 2017 | March | April | May | June | July 11, 2017 | August 8, 2017 | September 12, 2017 | October 10, 2017 | November 14, 2017

2016

October 11, 2016 | August 13, 2016 | August 09, 2016 | January 12, 2016 | No Meeting in February | March 8, 2016 | No Meeting in April | May 10, 2016 | June 14, 2016 | July 12, 2016

2015

January 13, 2015 | February 10, 2015 | March 10, 2015 | April 14, 2015 | May 12, 2015 | No Meeting in June | No Meeting in July | No Meeting in August | September 8, 2015 | October 12, 2015

2014

No Meeting in January  |  February 11, 2014 | No Meeting in March | April 8, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | No Meeting in June | July 08, 2014 | August 12, 2014 | No Meeting in September | October 14, 2014 | November 10, 2014

2013

No Meeting in January  |  February 12, 2013  |  February 26, 2013  |
No Meeting in March  |  April 9, 2013  |  May 14, 2013  |  June 11, 2013
 July 9, 2013  |  August 13, 2013  |  September 10, 2013
October 8, 2013  |  November 12, 2013  |  No Meeting in December

2012

January 10, 2012  |  February 14, 2012  |  March 13, 2012
April 10, 2012  |  No Meeting in May  |  June 12, 2012
July 10, 2012  |  August 14, 2012  |  No Meeting in September
No Meeting in October, November or December

2011

January 11, 2011  |  February 8, 2011  |  March 8, 2011
April 12, 2011  |  No Meeting in May  |  June 14, 2011
No Meeting in July, August, or September
October 11, 2011  |  No Meeting in November  |  No Meeting in December

2010

No Meeting January – August 2010
September 14, 2010  |  October 12, 2010  |  November 9, 2010
No Meeting in December